August 19, 2024
Food Bank of Iowa receives 6,000 pounds of food from Iowa State Fair vendors
Sixteen Iowa State Fair vendors have donated 6,000 pounds of surplus food to Food Bank of Iowa at the close of this year’s fair.
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Our greatest need to feed record numbers facing hunger: meat. Your donation today will provide lean protein for family tables. Thank you for giving as generously as you are able and helping us ‘Meat’ the Need this fall.
Stopping hunger in Iowa starts with you
You can feed an Iowan facing hunger for less than $2 a day.
96 cents of every dollar donated go directly to feed our neighbors.
We’re here for you
Food Bank of Iowa fights hunger so no Iowan has to struggle to find food. We’re here to help when you need us. And we appreciate your help, whether it’s through donations of time, money or food.
Hunger Can Happen to Anyone
Hunger can happen to anyone, including you. And it hits closer to home than you might imagine. It impacts Iowans of all ages across the state. Including hardworking people with jobs who can’t afford food at the end of the month. Or those who are dealing with job loss, medical expenses or living on a fixed income. Learn more about the Iowans we help.
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August 19, 2024
Susan Jones wins state fair casserole contest
Susan Jones of Winterset won first place in Food Bank of Iowa’s fourth annual “Chopped” casserole competition, sponsored by Nationwide, on the final day of the 2024 Iowa State Fair.
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August 14, 2024
You ease neighbors’ worries
Like most parents, Melissa worries about her children. She and her husband work hard to ensure their four teenagers’ needs are met. Thanks to friends like you, the couple has one less concern — affording enough food for their family.
Read MoreOur Impact
It’s an ongoing challenge to make sure all of our neighbors have the food they need to thrive. We partner with 700 agencies in 55 counties to distribute more than 2 million pounds of food each month.
Partner with us
Feeding Iowans in need is a monumental task. Through partnerships with 700 agencies in 55 counties, we ensure our neighbors have access to enough nutritious food. Learn more about becoming a partner agency or program partner.
Share Your Story
In Iowa, 1 in 9 adults and 1 in 6 children face hunger. Like Ka’Meka, a working mom of three who lost her job. Or Willa, a disabled veteran who takes care of her grandchildren. With assistance from our network of partner agencies, we’re ensuring our neighbors won’t go hungry. Read more about Iowans we’ve helped and share your own story with us.